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"I've come across many stray dogs, all of them being seriously skinny and mistreated," she wrote.

"I am so desperate to bring her back to the UK where I can give her the life she deserves, with a loving home."

"Bella completely stole our heart" (Image: Tabitha Nash / SWNS.com)

She added: "This little girl's life is worth so much more. It breaks my heart to think what will happen to her once I leave."

But her campaign raised £2,478 worth of donations in three days - far beyond her original target.

Tabith said she was "completely overwhelmed" by the response to her fundraising page and has promised to donate the leftover money to animal charity Paws Care & Rescue UK which has helped with getting Bella home.